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Game time: February 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Fifth Third Arena — Cincinnati, OH

Article updated Feb 2, 1:58 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming Big 12 matchup between West Virginia and Cincinnati, the Mountaineers will be facing off against the Bearcats in Cincinnati. With West Virginia holding a

Game outlook

In this upcoming Big 12 matchup between West Virginia and Cincinnati, the Mountaineers will be facing off against the Bearcats in Cincinnati. With West Virginia holding a record of 13-7 and Cincinnati at 12-8, the Mountaineers will be looking to secure a win on the road. Cincinnati is currently favored to win with a point spread of -5. Stay tuned for the outcome of this conference showdown scheduled for 2:00 pm EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mountaineers +180 | Bearcats -220

Spread: Mountaineers +5 (-110) | Bearcats -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 127 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 69%.

West Virginia Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers suffered their third consecutive loss with a 63-49 defeat to the 6th-ranked Houston Cougars. The team's struggles continued as they fell to 13-7 overall and 4-5 in the Big 12 conference. Despite a slow start, the Mountaineers tried to rally in the second half but ultimately fell short. Head coach Darian DeVries expressed disappointment in the team's lack of spirit and emphasized the need to play a full 40 minutes. The Mountaineers' offense struggled, with leading scorers like Joseph Yesufu and Javon Small facing challenges against the Cougars' defense. The team's shooting from beyond the arc has also been a concern. With key injuries and a power ranking of 206, West Virginia faces an uphill battle in upcoming games. Their offensive and defensive statistics highlight areas for improvement as they work to turn the season around.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Analysis

The Cincinnati Bearcats suffered their third consecutive loss, this time falling 69-66 to Utah in a close battle. Despite trailing by six at halftime, the Bearcats fought back to tie the game in the second half but ultimately fell short. Head coach Wes Miller expressed frustration with the team's defensive effort and emphasized the need to keep working and grinding. Leading scorers for the Bearcats were James Jizzle with 18 points and Simas Lukošius with 10 points. The team struggled with shooting percentages and free throws, but showed strong defensive play with 12 steals and limited turnovers. Cincinnati now holds a 2-7 conference record and will look to end their losing streak against the Mountaineers. Key injuries include CJ Fredrick being questionable and Connor Hickman and Tyler McKinley being out. The Bearcats rank 14th in the Big 12 for points per game and show strengths in defensive efficiency and scoring defense. Offensively, they rank low in field goal and three-point shooting percentages. Defensively, they excel in field goal defense and defensive efficiency. Overall, the Bearcats have a power ranking of 305 and a record of 18-15.

Cincinnati Bearcats Primed for Victory against Mountaineers in Crucial Matchup

This upcoming matchup will feature two teams in search of victories as they navigate the second half of the season. Both teams have experienced a three-game losing streak and have exhibited below-average offensive performance. Considering Cincinnati's strong home record and their dominance in rebounding, they appear to have the upper hand in this game. With a higher ranking in field goal shooting compared to the Mountaineers, as well as the Mountaineers' struggles in perimeter shooting and rebounding, Cincinnati is poised to secure a much-needed victory after a challenging road trip. The Mountaineers' deficiencies present an opportunity for the Bearcats to rebound and regain their winning form. Therefore, the prediction favors Cincinnati as the likely victor in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Mountaineers vs Bearcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mountaineers vs Bearcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · West Virginia Mountaineers+185 → +210Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Bearcats-225 → -250Moved
  • Spread · West Virginia Mountaineers+4.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Bearcats-4.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over127 (-110) → 127.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under127 (-110) → 127.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

West Virginia Mountaineers
21-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Bearcats
18-15 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-02T06:58:14.437Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The West Virginia Mountaineers suffered their third consecutive loss with a 63-49 defeat to the 6th-ranked Houston Cougars. The team's struggles continued as they fell to 13-7 overall and 4-5 in the Big 12 conference. Despite a slow start, the Mountaineers tried to rally in the second half but ultimately fell short. Head coach Darian DeVries expressed disappointment in the team's lack of spirit and emphasized the need to play a full 40 minutes. The Mountaineers' offense struggled, with leading scorers like Joseph Yesufu and Javon Small facing challenges against the Cougars' defense. The team's shooting from beyond the arc has also been a concern. With key injuries and a power ranking of 206, West Virginia faces an uphill battle in upcoming games. Their offensive and defensive statistics highlight areas for improvement as they work to turn the season around.

The Cincinnati Bearcats suffered their third consecutive loss, this time falling 69-66 to Utah in a close battle. Despite trailing by six at halftime, the Bearcats fought back to tie the game in the second half but ultimately fell short. Head coach Wes Miller expressed frustration with the team's defensive effort and emphasized the need to keep working and grinding. Leading scorers for the Bearcats were James Jizzle with 18 points and Simas Lukošius with 10 points. The team struggled with shooting percentages and free throws, but showed strong defensive play with 12 steals and limited turnovers. Cincinnati now holds a 2-7 conference record and will look to end their losing streak against the Mountaineers. Key injuries include CJ Fredrick being questionable and Connor Hickman and Tyler McKinley being out. The Bearcats rank 14th in the Big 12 for points per game and show strengths in defensive efficiency and scoring defense. Offensively, they rank low in field goal and three-point shooting percentages. Defensively, they excel in field goal defense and defensive efficiency. Overall, the Bearcats have a power ranking of 305 and a record of 18-15.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-12West Virginia Mountaineers 85 · Cincinnati Bearcats 90
  • 2024-03-09West Virginia Mountaineers 56 · Cincinnati Bearcats 92
  • 2024-01-31Cincinnati Bearcats 65 · West Virginia Mountaineers 69
Final result

Matchup pick recap

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 63-50

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 63-50 on February 2, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. West Virginia Mountaineers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded West Virginia Mountaineers +6 (-110) spread, West Virginia Mountaineers covered, while the 113 combined points finished under the recorded total of 127.5.

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Tipster picks

  • Joem81Spread · West Virginia Mountaineers -5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksSpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +5 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +5 (-110)Win
  • EmcSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats -5 (-110)Loss
  • EmcTotal · Over 127 (-110)Loss
  • JamescashiolaSpread · Cincinnati Bearcats -5 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysSpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +5 (-110)Win